Peki:Because People in power are Stupid: How does he know that he's transgendered?

The same way you know you're not.

/most of us have known since we were five or younger. If we're lucky, we stop questioning sometime before we hit six feet under.

The article says that this person just figured it out this year. Now I'm a pretty open minded guy, but I don't think you should call yourself trans if you haven't even started reassignment therapy. I got the impression that this person was going to dress like a woman for prom, but still present as a man during school. If that's the case, then that would mean he's a drag queen, not that she's transgender.

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twat_waffle:Peki: Because People in power are Stupid: How does he know that he's transgendered?

The same way you know you're not.

/most of us have known since we were five or younger. If we're lucky, we stop questioning sometime before we hit six feet under.

The article says that this person just figured it out this year. Now I'm a pretty open minded guy, but I don't think you should call yourself trans if you haven't even started reassignment therapy. I got the impression that this person was going to dress like a woman for prom, but still present as a man during school. If that's the case, then that would mean he's a drag queen, not that she's transgender.

This person may or may not be transgendered, it's the Daily Mail so I'm going to take most of the details with a shovel of salt but seriously? You choose that wig, that ugly blond wig for you choice of hair? Ew.

Maggie_Luna:This person may or may not be transgendered, it's the Daily Mail so I'm going to take most of the details with a shovel of salt but seriously? You choose that wig, that ugly blond wig for you choice of hair? Ew.

Now here is where it gets tricky- open your pants or lift your dress, and check your genitalia. Do you have (a) a penis or (b) a vagina? Look closely and make sure you're right. Hold that answer in your head.

Now, compare your answers to these two questions. Did you answer both with (a) or both with (b)? Congratulations, you are a part of that mighty fraternity/sorority of cisgendered people that has existed since the dawn of the ages!

But what if your answers differ? Well that's just fine too- you're awesomely transgendered! While your fraternity or sorority might not be as massive, they are there to welcome you with open arms for strength and solidarity. And while organized transperson support groups may be a relatively new thing, know that the condition of your being has been around just as long as being cis.

But remember that no matter what your answer is, there are those of us out there who love, cherish, and accept you without condition, for your genitals are far less important to us than your hearts.

Now here is where it gets tricky- open your pants or lift your dress, and check your genitalia. Do you have (a) a penis or (b) a vagina? Look closely and make sure you're right. Hold that answer in your head.

Now, compare your answers to these two questions. Did you answer both with (a) or both with (b)? Congratulations, you are a part of that mighty fraternity/sorority of cisgendered people that has existed since the dawn of the ages!

But what if your answers differ? Well that's just fine too- you're awesomely transgendered! While your fraternity or sorority might not be as massive, they are there to welcome you with open arms for strength and solidarity. And while organized transperson support groups may be a relatively new thing, know that the condition of your being has been around just as long as being cis.

But remember that no matter what your answer is, there are those of us out there who love, cherish, and accept you without condition, for your genitals are far less important to us than your hearts.

=)

I'd say that a professional would be better at making that statement than a person.

Would you trust a person's self diagnosis of an ailment?

Most people are grossly uneducated and prefer to use 'feelings' instead of analytical thinking.

Now here is where it gets tricky- open your pants or lift your dress, and check your genitalia. Do you have (a) a penis or (b) a vagina? Look closely and make sure you're right. Hold that answer in your head.

...can I do a hands-on check of my genitalia instead of just a visual check?

twat_waffle:Peki: Because People in power are Stupid: How does he know that he's transgendered?

The same way you know you're not.

/most of us have known since we were five or younger. If we're lucky, we stop questioning sometime before we hit six feet under.

The article says that this person just figured it out this year. Now I'm a pretty open minded guy, but I don't think you should call yourself trans if you haven't even started reassignment therapy. I got the impression that this person was going to dress like a woman for prom, but still present as a man during school. If that's the case, then that would mean he's a drag queen, not that she's transgender.

Newsflash for you: Not all transgendered people WANT to change their bodies, they just don't feel "right" in them. For example, I'm a female body that wants to be a hermaphrodite. You really think there's a psychologist that would write me off for reassignment surgery or hormones? Not that I know of. Plus, transititioning would mean losing my relationship with my fiancé, and that's not something I'm willing to sacrifice. I'm perfectly happy with the parts I have, will never be totally happy with my body, but, eh, whatever, I can deal with it. I don't need perfection. I express my gender in other ways, through my appearance and behaviour (and again, fortunately my fiancé is supportive; my community, not so much).

Try stepping outside your little box of experience and realize that different people are. . . different! I didn't figure out I was bi until I was 17 (by contrast, my parents knew when I was 11), and realizing I was "transgendered" didn't come until 26 or so. I always knew I was different, and had a male alter ego as a child, but didn't adopt the label until I felt comfortable with it. Bisexuality was a lot easier to come to terms with than my gender.

It's like having a disease all your life, but not knowing what it's called until you're an adult. (Not saying LGBTQRSTUV is a disease, just noting the similarity in perspective) You've always known something was off, you just couldn't put a name to it.

Gender has nothing to do with biological sex. You can be a biological male, and develop the brain chemistry and physiology of female. This is also not a new thing. It's been floating around since the late 80s.